Light and flavorful cranberry pistachio icebox cookies. Slice, bake and enjoy! A fun seasonal cookie with with a festive burst of flavor and color! A must make for holiday parties and cookie exchanges!

Light and flavorful slice and bake cranberry pistachio cookie recipe from @bakedbyrachel

It’s safe to say that it’s officially Christmas season since Thanksgiving has now passed. I’m feeling like the holiday season is just what I needed to kickstart my productivity levels. It’s been so easy to cozy up and not get stuff done. Then again, I’ve gotten a ton done, it just doesn’t alway show … unless you happen to see the boxes piling up of gifts to wrap. That, I’ve definitely been very productive at. I’m nearly done. I’m just waiting on a few last ones to see if by some random chance that they go on sale. My chances are slim.

Our tree is up. Our window lights are glowing. The stocking aren’t hung up quite yet, but they will be soon. Our mantel is the most festive it’s ever been – packed full of snow globes and nutcrackers. It’s feeling very Christmasy in here. Last week I thought there might be a slight chance we’d get our tree up early, before Thanksgiving. It didn’t happen. And that’s totally fine. We have always waited until the weekend after Thanksgiving to start decorating. I was just a tiny bit ahead of schedule this year. We do get an extra week out of the tree this year though, since Thanksgiving was early. It’s a safe bet that I’ll be sick of it by Christmas and will want it taken down before the end of the year, or at the very latest, New Year.

How long do you keep your decorations up?

Light and flavorful slice and bake cranberry pistachio cookie recipe from @bakedbyrachel

It seems fitting to kick off the Christmas season with cookies. Get a head start on cookie baking by whipping up a super easy, slice and bake treat! The beauty of icebox or refrigerator cookies is just that… they chill in the fridge until you’re ready to slice and bake! Whip up a batch and keep chilled until you’re ready to bake!

These are an absolute must make for the holiday season. Santa would love a few waiting for him and they’re sure to be a hit at cookie exchanges as well!

These light and flavorful slight and bake cranberry pistachio cookies are sure to be a new family favorite! Add them to the top of your holiday baking list!

Light and flavorful slice and bake cranberry pistachio cookie recipe from @bakedbyrachel

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Slice and Bake Cranberry Pistachio Cookies

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 day
Yield: 2 dozen
Light and flavorful slice and bake cranberry pistachio cookies. A fun seasonal cookie with with a festive burst of flavor and color! A must make for holiday parties and cookie exchanges!

Ingredients
 

  • 1 C fresh cranberries
  • 1 C unsalted pistachios, shells removed
  • 1 C unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 C granulated sugar
  • 1/4 C light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • 3 C all purpose flour

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, add cranberries and pistachios. Blend until roughly chopped. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Mix in one egg at a time, followed by baking powder, salt and orange zest. Add one cup of flour at a time, scraping between additions if necessary. Lastly, mix in chopped cranberries and pistachios. Mix until evenly dispersed and no streaks remain. For easy shaping, chill dough for 30-60 minutes. 
  • Divide dough in half. Place one half of the dough on a single large sheet of wax paper. Shape into a smooth log. Wrap in the wax paper. Tape ends if desired. Transfer shaped log of dough to the fridge. To prevent flat sides, place dough log inside of two large drinking glasses or the center of a paper towel roll, cut lengthwise. 
  • Repeat with remaining dough. Chill for at least 24 hours. Gently roll log to check for any flat spots prior to slicing and baking. If desired, dough may be rolled in sanding sugar or coarse sugar prior to slicing. 
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Carefully slice 1/4-inch thick slices. Space roughly 1-2 inches apart on a baking sheet line with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Keep any remaining dough chilled until ready to bake. 
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to turn light golden. Allow cookes to rest on the pan for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. 
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to several weeks. 

Notes

An original recipe from Baked by Rachel
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Light and flavorful cranberry pistachio cookie recipe from @bakedbyrachel